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1
The role of state governments in curricular decisions has
has been restricted to merely providing funds and financial support
increased through state standards and tests, and frameworks
been minimized due to reductions in state education budgets.
decreased due to the emphasis on local control of schools mandated by NCLB
2
School boards determine educational policy, and majority of their members tend to be
Asian.
white.
black.
Hispanic.
3
Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school education?
Middle schools give excessive importance to academic rigor
Middle schools ignore emotional and physical growth of students
Middle schools offer a more discipline-focused curriculum than K-8 schools
Middle schools overemphasize self-esteem building
4
Identify an accurate statement about using a student's test score to assess the teacher.
This a flawed approach because one test score inadequately measures growth
Test scores reflect students' understanding of the curriculum
Perfect and practical application of the value-added concept.
At least 50 percent of the evaluation must be based on test scores
5
Identify an accurate statement about merit pay.
It is easy to be objective while rewarding teachers with merit pay.
It attempts to reward the best teachers.
It involves rewarding a teacher based on the number of students taught
It is no longer in use in schools and colleges.
6
Participation in the extracurricular activities has been connected with
weak race relations
higher student self-esteem
lower grades
higher instances of null curriculum
7
To raise money for schools, colonial towns and districts assessed a(n)
property tax.
road tax.
income tax.
excise tax.
8
According to the National Association for Gifted Children, giftedness is:
identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 160 or higher
based on the presence of wisdom in an individual
identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 140 or higher
based on the presence of distinct elements of giftedness
9
As gatekeepers, teachers must
assemble same ability, homogeneous classes
determine the grade for each student
determine which students will talk when
counsel weak students
10
From the following, identify the accurate statement about school superintendents.
They are the most powerful education officers in the school district.
They are not responsible for recruiting, hiring, and firing personnel.
They are always popular and are exempt from criticism when things go wrong.
Responsible for relieving school boards of administrative obligations.
11
Which principle of special education implies that educational goals designed for a child must align with learning needs?
nondiscriminatory education
procedural due process
an individualized education program
the zero-reject principle
12
Which of the following is an accurate statement with reference to the term in loco parentis?
School authorities have similar restrictions as do police
A school official can search a student's locker with reasonable suspicion
School authorities can legally conduct a random strip search
Schools have a legal right to randomly conduct spot-checking of lockers
13
"The way to determine if an idea has merit is simple: Test it. If it works, it has merit." This idea is related to
Pragmatism
Perennialism
Idealism
Essentialism
14
Which of the following is a reason for demanding radical school reform and the furor about failing schools?
Schools work with many poor, non English speaking, and SPED students
Teacher's associations and tenure protect only competent teachers.
Americans have realistic expectations about social and economic outcomes
Adults think their children study harder and learn more than they did.
15
Which of the following statements about stereotyping is true?
Stereotypes are impervious to contradictory information
Stereotypes are applied only to a few members of a group
Stereotyping is a process that gives importance to individuality.
Stereotyping is used to broaden the thinking process
16
Which of the following strives to teach students the accumulated knowledge of human civilization through core courses?
progressivism
essentialism
pragmatism
existentialism
17
With launching of Sputnik, which provided funds for educational activities: student loans, strenghthening science, math
the Morrill Land Grant College Acts
the Land Ordinance Act and Northwest Ordinance
the Smith-Hughes Act (1917)
the National Defense Education Act (1958)
18
Identify an accurate statement about teaching residencies as an alternative teaching program
70 % or more under this program leave the profession in a year.
It is similar to the Teach for America program based on the path they forge
The teachers under this program are trained for a month then teach students
It has been expanding recently and resemble medical residencies
19
The use of a system of positive reinforcement to promote desired learning is based on
constructivism
behaviorism
existentialism
progressivism
20
The phenomenon represented by the test-tampering scandal in Atlanta, Georgia, is most closely associated with
the Hawthorne effect.
Campbell's law.
Noyes's law.
testing psychosis.
21
Any area not specifically stated in the Constitution as a federal responsibility is automatically assigned to the states
Sixteenth Amendment.
Fourteenth Amendment.
Tenth Amendment.
Fifth Amendment.
22
The marketing technique that involves selling things in unconventional and unexpected places is known as
global marketing
guerrilla marketing
relationship marketing
aspirational marketing
23
In the context of Mary Budd Rowe's research on wait time, teachers should
learn to increase their wait time from one second to three to five seconds.
pause for one second after a student has completed an answer.
learn to increase wait time from five seconds to ten to fifteen seconds
reduce the wait time to improve the effectiveness of instruction
24
The principle of nondiscriminatory education
supports the ban on the zero-reject principle.
supports the ban on tests that are culturally biased
supports the ban on the use of children's native language in tests
supports the use of IQ tests for placing or tracking students
25
Which of the following is an example of relational aggression, sometimes referred to as "mean girl phenomenon?"
leaving hurtful messages on cell phones for someone
complaining to teachers
physically abusing someone
abusing alcohol and taking drugs
26
Which actions of teachers is most likely be supported by Gloria Ladson-Billings
making students concentrate on personality development
working to improve the quality of life students in the school and community
using a single learning style in order to avoid confusing the students
encouraging students to strictly follow textbooks even if they are outdated
27
In the context of patterns that derail classroom management during transition, which is true about overdwelling
It's a bad habit of a teacher nagging and spending more time on infractions
teacher breaks directions into several choppy steps
momentum is interrupted by random thoughts that pop into teacher's head
It's a negative pattern when a teacher flip flops between activities
28
Which protects citizens' rights to due process and equal protection, no matter where they live in the US
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
6th Amendment
11th Amendment
29
How did Benjamin Franklin help in severing American educational thought from its European roots?
He gave importance to religious education and religious schools.
He valued mastering Greek and Latin classics in grammar schools
He supported a practical program of nonsectarian study, w/ elective courses
He was committed to offering free education to all Americans, rich or poor.
30
In the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court developed the doctrine of
separate but equal.
substantial performance.
fundamental breach.
repudiatory breach.
31
Participation in extracurricular activities is correlated with
lower grades and SAT scores.
more conformity to gender stereotypes
impaired race relations
enriched student life and learning
32
Student achievement will be increased when
the teachers spend more time on providing essential supplies to students
the students spend more time on interacting with their classmates
the teachers spend more time helping the students improve their behavior.
the students spend more time on learning their subjects
33
Different branches of government influence education law, which protects religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly
8th Amendment
1st Amendment
14th Amendment
4th Amendment
34
Which refers to a person whose inner sense of being differs from their sex assigned at birth
transgender
homosexual
cisgender
bisexual
35
Which of the following is a reason that influences individuals to choose teaching as a profession?
desire to work with young people
minimal amounts of paperwork
high prestige and status
higher salaries as compared to other professions
36
After becoming "board certified," a teacher
might be given additional pay.
is given less responsibility
can be assured of a promotion and hike in pay.
is legally entitled to receive a minimum 20 percent raise.
37
When a teacher's private life is questioned by the courts, a governing principle that determines dismissal is if
the teacher's actions in his or her private life can be considered immoral.
there is documentary evidence of an illicit relationship
the teacher is a good role model for students
there is substantial disruption of the educational process.
38
According to James Banks, multicultural education begins with __, where ethnic heroes are included in curriculum
additive approach
contributions approach
transformation approach
social action approach
39
School boards are often criticized for
ignoring administrative details while giving importance to policy issues
taking more financial help from state funds and less from national funds
giving more representation to local communities while ignoring other groups
being in the backseat when it comes to educational change and reform
40
A textbook covers 20th-century U.S. history without mentioning the struggle for civil rights is an example of
unreality
stereotyping
imbalance
fragmentation
41
To get "board certified" by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a teacher:
should serve as an apprentice to a master teacher
has to appear for an interview, but written tests are not required
takes written tests, and the teacher's lesson plans are examined
must be certified by the American Federation of Teachers
42
In the context of the levels of educational power, which of the following is a function of state governments?
translate community needs into educational practice
create current and long-range plans for the school district
create and implement local policies for effective school administration
to set standards for school attendance and safety
43
In Dual Language Programs, which approach is designed to help children learn English and maintain their native language
developmental approach
traditional approach
immersion approach
submersion approach
44
Which dimensions of emotional intelligence make people feel comfortable, are good leaders, and popular
handling relationships
managing emotions
motivating oneself
knowing emotions
45
In the context of English Acquisition Programs, identify a true statement about the transitional approach.
The transitional approach is also called a "sink or swim" approach
In the transitional approach, instruction is mostly in English
The transitional approach often stresses on cultural assimilation
In the transitional approach, students are placed in English only classes
46
When a teacher allocates a special week in a month to talk about important female inventors, the teacher is taking the
contributions approach to multicultural curriculum
social action approach to multicultural curriculum
additive approach to multicultural curriculum
transformation approach to multicultural curriculum
47
Which of the following is true of students receiving special education?
Few special education students are likely to be Hispanic
Gifted learners receive more instructional resources
Boys are more likely to receive SPED services compared to girls.
Whites are more likely to be classified as special needs students
48
The failure to conduct in an appropriate manner an act that might otherwise have been lawfully performed?
defeasance
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
49
The marketing technique that involves placing a company's name on other products is known as
viral marketing.
customer marketing.
guerrilla marketing.
brand marketing.
50
Value added refers to
adding value to test scores by recognizing efforts in front of peers
assessing and rewarding the value a teacher adds to a student's education
providing cash incentives for students to perform better in exams
giving due credit to a teacher's experience and degrees
51
Although U.S. middle school students lag behind Japanese in international algebra tests, differences disappear later bc
increased amount of time U.S. students spend on challenging courses in hs
increased experience U.S. students have in standardized testing
greater access U.S. students have to private tutoring services
greater comparative effectiveness of U.S. colleges.
52
Learning that is not always intended but emerges as students are shaped by school culture
null curriculum
explicit curriculum
hidden curriculum
formal curriculum
53
Common patterns that can derail classroom management during times of transition, which is true about fragmentation
It is a negative pattern in which a teacher flip flops activities
Teacher breaks directions into several choppy steps instead of 1 fluid unit
Pattern in which classroom momentum is interrupted by random thoughts
Pattern where teacher starts something, and leaves it hanging or dangling
54
Which of the following books would likely be included in the "Great Books" favored by perennialists?
a theology book written by a classical author
a love story written by an African American writer
a book on alternative medicines written by an Asian writer
a book on feminist ideas written by a female author
55
When students, parents, and teachers were asked to rate goals of schooling in a study by John Goodlad
students gave the highest rating to goals in the intellectual area
vocational, personal, academic, social, & civic goals rated very important
all of them rated social and civic goals as most important
students and parents rated personal goals highest
56
According to the 14th Amendment, which is correct in case of suspension of a student for indiscipline or misbehavior
A student's constitutional rights are not clearly established
The school admin should inform student of the rule broken but no evidence
The student is entitled to tell his side of the story in self-defense
does not guarantee due process rights to a student in case of a suspension
57
In the context of alternative teaching programs, identify an accurate statement about Teach for America (TFA)
TFA recruits teach for at least five years in well-equipped urban schools
TFA members usually end up teaching for a period of 10 years or more.
TFA draws strong candidates for teaching by being very selective
TFA has gained popularity for its lengthy and detailed teacher prep methods
58
The most frequent teacher reaction is
remediation
acceptance
criticism
praise